- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, KS
Junction Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Junction Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201236000017
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Junction Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools.
- #5 of 14
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Junction Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Junction Elementary ranks #5 of 14 schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Turner-Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 201236000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Junction Elementary held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 201236000017 · Kansas City, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 11.7:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner High (1,147 students)
Junction Elementary held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Junction Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner High
Turner High
1,147 students
- Turner Middle
Turner Middle School
585 students
- Turner Elem
Turner Elem
560 students
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elem
532 students
- Midland Trail
Midland Trail
495 students
- This school 234
Junction Elementary
234 students
What this shows Junction Elementary reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Junction Elementary compares
Junction Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 41% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Kansas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,315
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.4%
White 31.6%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Junction Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Turner-Kansas City reports $13,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Junction Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turner Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland Trail | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Junction Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Silver City Elem
Standard public school
1,495 students 62.3:1 students per teacher
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Standard public school
1,045 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Piper Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 14:1 students per teacher
M E Pearson Elem
Standard public school
606 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Turner Elem
Standard public school
560 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elem
Standard public school
532 students 14:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Junction Elementary
How many students attend Junction Elementary?
Junction Elementary has 234 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Junction Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Junction Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 15% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Junction Elementary?
60.4% of students at Junction Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Junction Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Junction Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Junction Elementary?
Junction Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Junction Elementary rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Junction Elementary ranks #5 of 14 schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Turner-Kansas City?
Besides Junction Elementary, Turner-Kansas City also operates Turner High (1,147 students), Turner Middle School (585 students), and Turner Elem (560 students). See the Turner-Kansas City district page for the complete list.